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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

    SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 16,927 views

    Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

    Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pastor Appreciation Day 2009

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 106 ratings
     | 131,187 views

    what separates a “MAN CALLED” & a “MAN DESIRING” the Ministry. A man "Desireing" can always quit, but a man "CALLED" can never get away from the call or the Ministry & feels fulfilled in life.

    “PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY” OCT. 11, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is “Pastor Appreciation Day!" Let me share with you a few things that affect a Pastor and his heart. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT WILL “BREAK” A PASTOR’S SPIRIT! MURMURING will break a Pastor’s Spirit! DISCORD will break a Pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Vision 2007

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,016 views

    This is a vision sermon i gave as we prepared for our first ministry fair. We push heavily for small groups and ministry involvement and this message was written to get people excited about both.

    Ministry Fair-The Vision Pastor Ryan Akers “Vision is the ability to understand the history, the present condition, and the potential of the church, and to conceive a plan for action that will maximize the ministry potential. More often than not, vision is a result of having spent much time ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You May Never Know? Small Things

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021
     | 2,431 views

    One of my goals after 44 years of ministry is to FINISH WELL. Many of the seemingly small steps we take in ministry may seem to go unnoticed. Be faithful to your post of duty.

    SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Do We Reach The Next Generation

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,257 views

    If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

    How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Jesus' Practice Of Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 2,802 views

    Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Christian Way To Punish Your Enemies

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    The Christian not only pleases God when "he overcomes evil with good" but the Christian way for dealing with wrong is infinitely more effective.

    THE CHRISTIAN WAY TO PUNISH YOUR ENEMIES “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty give him water to drink. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25: 21-22 We often hear people talk about “getting even with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Successful Christian Living

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 14,328 views

    The secret of living a successful Christian life, or to say, a life that is pleasing to God is found in the declaration: “they first gave themselves to the Lord”.

    THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus Your Attention

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    This sermon is the third in a series on Romans. It addresses Paul’s comments concerning pursuing human nature or pursuing what is pleasing to the Spirit.

    bibliography: Harry The Dirty Dog, Galations 5:19-, Romans 7:14-25, ADHD, John Wesley I want to tell you a story from my childhood. It’s not about me or my family. Its a story from a book I got as a child when my mother enrolled me in a book of the month club. Its amazing how those stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Williams avatar

    Do You Know Him

    Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jan 24, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 38,648 views

    Many people know of God, but they do not know Him. Knowing God requires that we live our life to please him.

    In Texas, a mother lures her three children one by one out of the comfort of their beds and the warmth of their home and stoned them to death. And then when asked why she did it, she said God told her to. A man in California is accused of murdering his pregnant wife and throwing her and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    How To Live A Godly Life

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 24,450 views

    In our text, Paul points out to Timothy several pitfalls to avoid and actions to take in keeping his life pleasing to the Lord.

    HOW TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: I Timothy 6:11-12 In the movie Karate Kid, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. Miagi agrees under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction and never question his methods. Daniel shows up the next day eager ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    P.r.a.y. / Y = Yield

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,984 views

    Prayer is not just about getting; it’s also about giving. Prayer that pleases God is prayer that yields to His will.

    There once was a man who had fallen on hard times. He desperately needed guidance. So he decided he would open his Bible, close his eyes, and put his finger on a verse, hoping the verse would reveal God’s will for him. He opened his eyes and looked at the verse he had pointed to. It was Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience: The Way To God's Heart

    Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,018 views

    It taked our wholehearted obedience to God’s word to accomplish His purpose upon our lives and to please Him in the end.

    OBEDIENCE: THE WAY TO GOD’S HEART Ex 19:4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 And now if you will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to Me above all the nations; for all the earth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Spiritual Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    Presenting our bodies as a sacrifice is part of worship to which we are called. The message is an exploration of the apostolic design for worship pleasing to God.

    “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist